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GeekWire Radio: The latest in digital security, and protecting yourself online

This was the tweet from the Associated Press on April 23: “Breaking: Two explosions in the White House and Barack Obama is… Read More

How this agency helped Microsoft create the viral ‘Children of the 90s’ IE ad

Back in January, Microsoft debuted an epic advertisement for Internet Explorer that featured everything kids in the 90s grew up… Read More

IDC: Smartphones now more popular than feature phones

These days, it’s almost surprising to see someone using an old-school flip phone, and now some numbers from the IDC… Read More

Judge: Microsoft owes Google a small fraction of Motorola patent demands

A federal judge in Seattle has largely sided with Microsoft in a closely watched patent battle with Google’s Motorola unit,… Read More

Ballmer on bringing the Sonics to Seattle: ‘There will never be a better opportunity’

Albeit very little and not exactly groundbreaking, Steve Ballmer finally made some public comments about Seattle’s bid to bring the… Read More

Study: Apple MacBook the best-performing, most reliable Windows laptop

When you think of reliable laptops that run Windows, the names Dell, Acer, HP or Lenovo might come to mind.… Read More

GeekWire Awards: Vote for Hire of the Year

We’re back for another round of voting in the GeekWire Awards. And today’s category — Hire of the Year —… Read More

This startup hacks the brain to help make you a better athlete

For a golfer trying to perfect his or her swing, there are several ways to be like Tiger Woods: You… Read More

Microsoft to reveal ‘new generation’ of Xbox at May 21 event on Redmond campus

It’s official: We’ll get to see the next generation Xbox next month. Microsoft just sent out invitations to a “special… Read More

Master Chief’s new job: Pizza Hut delivery man

Master Chief has done so much in the last decade, tirelessly fighting off the Covenant in countless epic battles throughout the… Read More

Microsoft, Amazon, Double Down help revive Seattle 4th of July fireworks show

Seattle city leaders this morning announced that the city will have its annual 4th of July Fireworks show, after all,… Read More

Microsoft under rising pressure to release Office for iPad, Android

Can Microsoft really afford to wait to release its flagship productivity suite for Apple and Android devices? That’s the question increasingly… Read More

Activist investor shakes up Microsoft stock with $2B stake

Microsoft shares rose 3.6 percent Monday to close at $30.83, the biggest single-day gain in more than a year, according… Read More

Xbox 360, now serving pizza: Microsoft console getting Pizza Hut ordering app

Microsoft’s Xbox 360 started with video games before expanding to movies, television shows, music, live sports, interactive politics and all… Read More

Apple Mac not immune to slump in computer market

Apple will report its quarterly earnings Tuesday afternoon, providing the latest glimpse into the sales of the company’s main iPhone,… Read More

Microsoft releases Xbox SmartGlass for Kindle Fire

Microsoft debuted its Xbox SmartGlass app for Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD this morning, giving Xbox 360 users with… Read More

Microsoft’s Start button revival: Will this help or hurt Windows 8’s chances?

Microsoft does plan to bring back the Start button on the traditional desktop in an upcoming Windows 8 update, but… Read More

Bing refutes study that showed it led to 5X more malware than Google

Microsoft has finally responded to a study claiming that Bing’s search results delivered five times as much malware than Google’s,… Read More

Bill Gates on how better technology will help eradicate Polio

A few months ago, Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg announced their plans to team up in the fight to eradicate… Read More

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GeekWire Radio: Poker legend Phil Gordon is back in the technology game

Phil Gordon is a familiar character in the world of professional poker — an accomplished tournament player, author and former… Read More

Bored this weekend? Xbox Live Gold is free for everyone

If you’ve wanted to experience the benefits of Xbox Live’s Gold service but didn’t want to dent your wallet, Microsoft… Read More

How hardware is changing Microsoft: Surface helps Windows revenue, at a cost

One of the luxuries of Microsoft’s longtime focus on software development — and one of the secrets to its financial… Read More

Insights from Duane Campbell, a Microsoft coding legend who’s retiring after 28 years

Duane Campbell is retiring from Microsoft today, after 28 years as a software developer with the company. Chances are you’ve… Read More

NPD: Xbox 360 marks 27 straight months atop U.S. market; industry sales sink 10%

Xbox 360 just keeps on dominating the U.S. console market. The latest numbers from NPD market research firm are out… Read More

Internal Memo: Ballmer on exit of Microsoft finance chief

Earlier today, Microsoft chief financial officer Peter Klein announced his plans to leave the company after four years in the… Read More

Paul Allen says Steve Ballmer would be a ‘great NBA owner’

Paul Allen thinks his good buddy and former colleague Steve Ballmer would be a “great” NBA owner, but isn’t exactly… Read More

Microsoft: Smaller Windows touch devices in the works

Microsoft is working with its hardware partners to develop “small touch devices” based on Windows, set for release in the… Read More

Microsoft profits top expectations, finance chief Klein leaving

Microsoft this afternoon reported profits of 72 cents per share, an increase of 20 percent, beating Wall Street’s estimates by… Read More

Nokia’s Windows Phone shipments reach 5.6M units, but Nokia is still struggling

Nokia reported a 27 percent quarter-over-quarter increase in shipments of its Lumia line of Windows Phones, rising to 5.6 million… Read More

Movie time: Flixster arrives on Xbox Live

If Netflix or any other movie app on Xbox Live ain’t cutting it for you, there’s another option now available:… Read More